Better social conditions to keep the youth on the farm
F. C. Nunnick argues in Family Herald Montreal that rural youth drift to cities due to social and economic pressures. He urges richer country life through improved schools, better teachers, open country homes, local social centers, play and recreation, and rebuilt churches and schools to restore a stable rural family and ensure farming remains a respected vocation.
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Beter
United States
Farmers Club
F. C. Nunnick
Agriculturist
Commission of Conservation
Ottawa
Family Herald
Montreal
Lloyds Bank Opens Small Deposit Plan Across England Wales
Lloyds Bank announces a new saving scheme accepting deposits from as little as 24 cents at all England and Wales branches. Withdrawals under 20 dollars without notice. 25 dollars or more require ten days notice. Officials say the plan aims to help savers during wage fluctuations and not to compete with other banks.
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Lloyds Bank
Its &Su
England
Wales
London
Londoun
Wilts
Dorset
Lloyds
Lombard Street
Oil the road to save life and money says Municipal World
Watering the roads spreads disease laden dust and damages vegetation while washing away binding material. Oiling the road cuts dust, hardens the surface, preserves binding material, extends road life, and reduces repair costs.
Controlling Drifting Soils Through Crop Rotation and Practices
Manitoba Agricultural College study shows cultivated soil loses humus. recommends restoring humus via crop rotation, manure, straw return, and careful tillage. Use late plowing during summer fallow, plant cats or barley, pack with stock, and drill across prevailing winds to reduce wind erosion. Tree planting aids wind slowdown and long term stability.
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Canada
Department of Soils
Manitoba Agricultural College
Lana
Lightning dangers drive safety tips from agricultural college
Ohio records 35 thunderstorms last year causing 62 deaths. College safety suggestions warn against doorway or stove proximity and near cattle or wire fences, noting 85 percent of cattle killed occur beside fences. Ground rods, proper rodding, and insulation avoidance reduce risk. single layer discharges are tamed by rods, while double layer discharges pose greater danger.
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Ohio
State Agricultural College
Uul
New Territory North of Siberia Reported by Icebreakers
Reuters reports discoveries of new land north of Siberia as a result of hydrographic work by Russian icebreakers Taimyr and Vaigatz. The new territory extends about 200 miles.
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Siberia
Vallibie
Reuter
Taimyr
Vaigatz
London Chronicle
Comical Sketch Probes Marriage Delusions
A humorous exchange features a nephew asking why the uncle never married and the uncle stating he never found a girl who would have him. The nephew counters that the opposite sex may not be so picky, revealing the joke's playful gender inversion.
J Accuse von Einem Deutschen sparks German guilt debate
A German author, self described as German and liberal, publishes J Accuse von Einem Deutschen in Switzerland. Gordon-Smith, writing for the New York Tribune, argues the book claims Germany and Austria provoked the European war and urges a genuine peace without annexations while calling for reduced standing armies.
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Switzerland
Zola
Dreyfus
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berliner Tageblatt
J’accuse
General Bernhardt
Treitschke
Fyobenius
Nicholas II
Austria
Great Britain
Berlin
Europe
Morocco
Russia
England
France
Serafey
Canada’s Vast Size and Agricultural Land Gleaned
The Winnipeg Tribune notes Canada spans vast area compared to Germany France and the UK with 3,729,665 square miles under Dominion jurisdiction. It cites acreages for cultivable land at 440.9 million acres and current cultivated land at 26 million acres amid large farm holdings nationwide.
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Canada
Germany
France
United Kingdom
India
Italy
Europe
United States
Alaska
Confederation
Dominion Parliament
Territories
Yukon
Winnipeg Tribune
Princeton Tiger Charm Sparks Compliment Exchange
An archival snippet captures a playful exchange between two readers or students, with one noting the other’s appearance as appealing while the other responds that the look was intentional, reflecting light campus atmosphere.
Government backs co operation policy for farmers livestock sales
Government outlines a cooperative selling scheme for farmers in livestock, eggs, and wool. Aimed at grading by quality, promotion of grade sale, and price fairness, the plan establishes an intelligence system with census collaboration and regional farm groups. H. S. Arkell leads, with assistants R. S. Hamer T. R. Atkell and W. A. Brown.
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Martin Burrell
Prince Edward Island
H. S. Arkell
R. S. Hamer
T. R. Atkell
W. A. Brown
Immigration and Agriculture in Canada After War
The Saskatoon Star argues that postwar immigration to Canada requires assessing agricultural readiness. It urges selecting immigrants with will and ability to work, reducing production costs, and addressing rural development obstacles before the influx. The piece stresses investigation and practical reforms to make farming more attractive and profitable.
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Canada
Europe
Dominion
New World
Saskatoon Star
Alaska Mineral Wealth Since 1480
The Montreal Journal of Commerce notes Alaska has produced 286000000 in minerals since mining began in 1480, with gold 224000000 and copper 20000000 plus smaller amounts of silver coal tin lead petroleum. It cites last year’s output 14248000 versus 19416 in 1913 and remarks Uncle Sam paid little for Alaska.
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Alaska
Sam
Russia
Montreal Journal of Commerce
Irish Dinner Jest Test of a Stoic Guest
A witty Irishman visits a large Dublin dinner hoping to amuse the host. From start to end he keeps a solemn face causing the host to doubt his ability to laugh. The guest challenges him to try to make him smile.
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Dublin
Ireland
Child Experience Question By Nurse Visitor
A conversational note records a nurse asking about experience with children. The respondent replies humorously that she is a child herself in playful phrasing.
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Bao
Winter Rye Potential in Saskatchewan Farms
The Department of Agriculture recommends adding winter rye to existing crops rather than replacing them. Benefits include reduced soil drifting, weed suppression, early maturity, improved drought resilience, extended harvest, and possible cheaper labor. It offers fall and early spring pasturage and can yield ample fodder. seed should be western grown and free bulletins are available from Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
To the Land Canadas vacant lands offer solution
The Toronto News quotes Industrial Canada calling Canadas vacant lands a tool to reduce unemployment and immigration. It urges a policy to settle experienced farmers from Europe and the United States on fertile lands to boost production, wealth, and capital for agriculture and industry.
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Canada
Europe
United States
Toronto News
Whimsical Irish Banter On Global Understanding
Two Irishmen Pat and Mike joke about halves of the world not knowing how the other half lives. The exchange turns on mutual ignorance and mutual irony as they philosophize about global perspectives.
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Pat
Mike
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